orphanship en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English orphan Proto-Germanic *skapjaną Proto-Germanic *-skapiz Proto-West Germanic *-skapi Old English -sċiepe Middle English -schipe English -ship English orphanship From orphan + -ship.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The state of being an orphan.
- (uncountable, usually) The losing of both parents through death.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| orphanships | Number=Plur | lexicographic |